Audio Design (BA) SRH University

Locations: Berlin

The Bachelor's programme Audio Design enables students to create immersive sound worlds, 3D sound scenarios and compositions for time-based and interactive media such as films, radio plays and games as well as sound logos for innovative brands (sound branding). Students conceptualise and programme software- and hardware-based musical instruments and create audiovisual installations. The audio designers instrument is their computer.

In the course of their studies, students get to know the basics of sound design, sound engineering and music. In the first four semesters, they gain aesthetic, compositional, sound design, sound engineering and music technology skills. From the sixth semester onwards, students develop these skills further and specialise by choosing projects from the areas of music technology and art, and music production as well as sound design and composition. Artistic individuality, individual support and practical implementation of what has been learned are key elements of the BA Audio Design programme.

First semester

• Studio I – Recording & Acoustics
• Musical Analysis / Music Design I
• Lab I – Studio Composition
• Practical Project I
• Introduction to Sound Design
• Pop Music History

Second semester

• Music Design II
• Lab II – Sound & Music Design
• Elective I
• Practical Project II
• Digital Signal Processing – Sound Synthesis & Effects
• Sound Studies

Third semester

• Composition I – Electronic Music
• Lab III – Audio Design
• Studio II – Editing & Mixing
• Practical Project III
• Music Informatics
• Media Law (Music & Sound)

Fourth semester

• Digital Scoring
• Studio III – Mastering & Mixing
• Elective II
• Practical Project IV
• Sound Agency
• Language OR Physiology/Prevention

Fifth semester

• Internship or Study Abroad

Sixth semester

• Lab IV – Sound & Space
• Instruments, Interfaces & Installations
• Elective III – Dept. Music & Sound
• Practical Project IV
• Focus Project I – Interdisciplinary
• Creative Strategies & Project Organisation

Seventh semester

• Game Audio/Film Music
• Elective IV – Dept. Music & Sound
• Focus Project II – Individual
• Competence Transfer
• Bachelor's Thesis

Students have the opportunity to do an internship in the fifth semester.

• General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife)
• CV
• Artistic works: three one-minute MP3s as independent artistic works
• Letter of motivation: why do you want to study audio design with us? What do you expect from your studies? Where do you see yourself in the future? (maximum two pages)
• English language proficiency
• Copy of your identity card or passport

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Working as a non-EU citizen: In possession of a valid German residence permit for study purposes, you are allowed to work for up to 120 full days (full day = eight hours per day) or 240 half days (half day = four hours) during the calendar year. However, freelance work is not permitted. Internships that are mandatory for the successful completion of your studies at SRH do not count towards the above-named 120 full days.

Employment that is considered “student part-time work” ("studentische Nebentätigkeit", e.g. employment as a student worker at a university or in a university-related organisation or "Werkstudent" activities at companies that are related to your studies) can be done without any time restrictions.

• SRH offers partial scholarships for talented international students.
• EU students can also benefit from our range of "study now – pay later" financing options.
• Please check our website for more information.

Our Career Service supports students and alumni in planning their careers and sharpening their professional profile. Our service portfolio includes:

• Consultation services for students
• Career trainings and workshops
• Annual "Career Day" with job fair and workshops
• Support in finding a job or an internship for graduates and students

We do not own any student dormitories or hostels. However, we provide assistance in selecting accommodation prior to and after your arrival in Berlin.

We are the SRH University, part of the non-profit SRH Holding based in Heidelberg.

We offer state-accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and MBA programmes in English and German. Our curricula are built around the CORE Principle, emphasising hands-on, project-based learning in five-week blocks. Our programmes focus on management and logistics, engineering and architecture, computer and data science, hospitality and therapy, design and creative industries, and music and film.

With 17 campuses across Germany, we host a diverse student body from over 140 countries, contributing to our vibrant international atmosphere.

Our approach includes practical work experiences and professional networking opportunities, preparing students for successful global careers.

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